What happened to Britain's Gaza World War cemeteries?
The cemeteries have suffered damages from Israeli air and artillery strikes, according to satellite image evidence. Their caretakers have had to flee.
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UK launches armed forces review, threat from 'deadly quartet'
Labour has accused the Conservatives of "hollowing out" Britain's armed forces during its 14 years in power, with cuts notably in personnel.
In fear of keffiyeh, Moroccan universities avoid graduations
The keffiyeh incident comes at a time when many Moroccan universities and schools have cancelled their graduation ceremonies to avoid 'political' events.
Mosul's minorities: Challenges and coexistence after fall of IS
Following Iraq's liberation from the Islamic State group, Mosul's minorities continue to face challenges, striving for justice and peaceful coexistence.
The Arab League and Hezbollah: A shift in policy?
Analysis: Will a changing geopolitical landscape see Arab states soften their position on Hezbollah?
ICJP warns UK government against 'disappointing' ICC U-turn
The UK's new Labour government has indicated that it will continue with efforts to stop the ICC issuing arrest warrants against Israeli leaders
Germany arrests suspected Hezbollah member
The individual was arrested by Germany for suspicion of procuring drone parts for the Lebanese Shia militant group Hezbollah.
Israel kills Assad-linked businessman Mohammed Baraa Katerji
Mohammed Baraa Katerji was sanctioned in the past by the US government for his role as Assad's middleman to trade oil with the Islamic State group.
Ancient 'stone circles' discovered near Saudi Arabia's Al-Ula
Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia say they have found 345 standing stone circles in Saudi Arabia dating back to the 6th and 5th millennia BC
Students in Australia facing expulsion for pro-Gaza protests
The University of Melbourne has taken disciplinary action against students for a sit-in in May which saw dozens occupy a building in solidarity with Gaza
Israeli 'siege tactics' block aid groups to access Gaza: NGOs
Since Israel began its ground offensive in the city of Rafah in May, humanitarian workers have faced major difficulties in delivering aid.
Israeli police kill Palestinian in West Bank after manhunt
Palestinians in the occupied West Bank have been facing increasing violence since the Gaza war in October both by Israeli military and settlers.
Far-right groups that block aid to Gaza receive tax-deductible donations from U.S. and Israel
Three ultranationalist groups have received upward of $200,000 in tax-deductible donations from the US and Israel, despite sanctions.
Israel bombs Gaza after US criticises high civilian toll
Israel kept up its bombing of Gaza Tuesday, after its key military backer the United States renewed criticism of its ally over the high civilian casualty toll of the war. Residents told AFP of Israeli warplanes striking central Gaza and artillery fire hitting the territory's
Four killed in shooting near Oman mosque: police
Four people were killed and multiple others wounded in a shooting near a Shiite mosque in the Omani capital Muscat, police said Tuesday, a rare attack in the otherwise stable Gulf sultanate. Shiites make up a small minority of Oman's overwhelmingly Muslim population. Most
Four killed in rare Oman attack near Shiite mosque
Four people, including two Pakistanis, were killed and multiple others wounded in a shooting near a Shiite mosque in the Omani capital Muscat, officials said Tuesday, a rare attack in the otherwise stable Gulf sultanate. Shiites make up a small minority of Oman's overwhelmingly
Four Pakistanis killed in rare Oman attack near Shiite mosque
At least four Pakistanis were killed and another 30 wounded in a shooting near a Shiite mosque in the Omani capital Muscat, officials said Tuesday, a rare attack in the otherwise stable Gulf sultanate. Shiites make up a small minority of Oman's overwhelmingly Muslim population.
A framework for a hostage deal still exists. The details await Israel's leaders' input
The important issue right now isn't whether Hamas chief Mohammed Deif is alive or dead, but what's in store for the negotiations. A deadlock could drag on until the U.S. elections, risking the hostages' lives further, and significantly increasing the chance of an all-out war
UN calls Gaza 'killing zone' as Israel hits civilian areas
UN Secretary-General Guterres said everywhere in Gaza was a 'potential killing zone', as at least 19 more people were killed in overnight strikes
What we know about the bomb Israel used on Gaza 'safe zone'
Israel's deadly strike on Al-Mawasi, one of the bloodiest attacks in more than nine months of war in Gaza, used massive payload bombs provided by the United States, according to weapons experts. The bombing of the Israeli-declared "safe zone" transformed the tent city on the
Three officers and a philosopher: Inside the secretive IDF committee that decides who is a conscientious objector
Human rights advocates say even MLK and Mahatma Gandhi would not be recognized as conscientious objectors based on the IDF's definition of the term. Academics on the committee, activists, objectors and lawyers tell Haaretz how the military system deals with defiant refusers
U.S.-Jewish artists, angered by artwork that glorifies Hamas massacre, feel silenced and alienated
When a prominent New York cultural space gave its window display to an artist who applauds Hamas' October 7 attack, it left many Jewish and Israeli artists shocked – but not altogether surprised. Has the art world created 'a flat field that sees reality from a single
4 killed in shooting near Oman mosque: police
Four people were killed and multiple others wounded in a shooting near a mosque in Oman's capital Muscat, police said Tuesday. "The Royal Oman Police have responded to a shooting incident that occurred in the vicinity of a mosque in the Al-Wadi Al-Kabir area," police said in a
Pro-Palestinian activists held after protest at UK war memorial
UK police arrested two pro-Palestine demonstrators following a protest at the Cenotaph war memorial in central London, which was related to the Gaza war.
Israel waging 'war of revenge' on Palestinian prisoners: PA
Qadura Fares, the Palestinian Authority's minister for prisoners' affairs, accused Israel of conducting a harsh "war of revenge" against Palestinian detainees.
Hamas and Palestinian rivals Fatah to meet in Beijing: officials
Palestinian factions, including rivals Hamas and Fatah, will hold unity talks in China in July as they try to resolve deep divisions.
A shooting in a mosque in Oman kills 4 and wounds others
Four people were killed and multiple others wounded in a shooting near a mosque in Oman's capital Muscat, police said Tuesday.
Hezbollah, state media say Israel strike kills two in Lebanon
The armed Lebanese group confirmed in a short statement that its fighter Amer Jamil Dagher was killed in border fighting with Israel.
Yemen's Houthis say attacked two ships in the Red Sea
Yemen's Houthis said on Monday they targeted three vessels, including an oil tanker, in the Red and Mediterranean seas with ballistic missiles and drones.
Republican platform a preview of Trump’s Middle East agenda
The platform calls for standing with Israel, deporting "pro-Hamas radicals" and making college campuses "patriotic" again.
Trump announces 39-year-old senator, J.D. Vance, as running mate
Donald Trump selected J.D. Vance, a Republican US senator, as his running mate on Monday, elevating a politician who once criticized the former president.
'Symbols of Palestinian resistance': PA sends eight athletes to Paris Olympics amid war
The Palestinian Authority is sending their delegation to the summer games with the message that they are 'not just athletes,' but are 'a message to the world.' The 2024 games will mark the eighth time Palestinian athletes have participated in the Olympics since 1996
Germany cancelled me for speaking out for Gaza. So I persisted
Germany's effort to oppress pro-Palestine voices should be met with persistence and creative resistance, argues Hebh Jamal.
Arabs and Palestinians decry inaction over Israeli targeting of Hamas commander in 'safe' zone
Protesters in an Israeli Arab city rallied to 'show solidarity with our people in Gaza,' after Israel's massive bombing of an area that was supposed to be safe, while across the Arab world many took to social media to accuse their governments for their lack of efforts to bring
Report: Businessman with ties to Syria's Assad killed in Israeli-attributed strike
According to reports, Baraa Katerji, who had financial links to Hezbollah and was previously sanctioned by the U.S., was killed in the strike
Syrian businessman with ties to Assad killed in suspected Israeli airstrike
If confirmed, the strike would be a bold step for Israel's clandestine operations in Syria, taking out an Assad regime insider from a family that has long brokered oil shipments, arms deals and illicit financing across the civil war's front lines.
Israel army detains Palestinians, destroys properties in W. Bank
Israeli forces stepped up their violence in the West Bank on Sunday and Monday, detaining Palestinians, storming their towns and destroying properties.
No surprises expected as Syrians vote in parliamentary poll
Syrians in government-held areas were voting Monday in their fourth parliamentary election since civil war erupted in 2011, a poll expected to keep President Bashar al-Assad's ruling Baath party in power. The election came amid overtures from Ankara towards Damascus, after ties
UK foreign secretary reaffirms Gaza ceasefire call in Israel
David Lammy met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Monday after meeting PM Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian Authority PM Mohammed Mustafa on Sunday.
UN: Clearing 40m tonnes of rubble in Gaza will take 15 years
A UN assessment found it would take 15 years to clear the almost 40m tonnes of rubble in Gaza after almost 10 months of Israeli bombardment.
Iraq-China ties progress with Nasiriyah airport project
Relations between Iraq and China are strengthening, in part due to Chinese interest in Iraqi oil and infrastructure projects.
Azerbaijan reopens its embassy in Iran as countries ease tension
The reopening of the embassy comes following the helicopter crash that killed Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi who was flying back from the Azeri border.
Google reportedly offers $23B for Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz
Israel's Wiz is one of the world’s fastest-growing startups, having reached $350 million annual recurring revenue last year, and provides services to more than 40% of Fortune 100 businesses.
UK gov will not drop challenge to ICC Israeli arrest warrants
The UK government will allegedly not drop its objections to ICC arrest warrants against Israeli leaders, despite previously saying it would.
Residents of Tal al-Hawa recall horrors of Israel's crimes
Dozens of bodies of their acquaintances were lying in the streets, some of them eaten by stray dogs, and others decomposed.
Israeli attacks ramp up with Gaza ceasefire talks in limbo
The deadly attacks last week prompted comments from Hamas officials that warned Israel’s massacres were at risk of collapsing the fragile negotiations.
Palestine fans celebrate Spain Euro win due to Gaza solidarity
Palestinian football fans were spurred on by Spain's pro-Gaza stance as they supported La Roja against England during the Euro 2024 final.
'I'm supposed to be dead' Trump says after assassination bid
Trump will be at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee where he is set to be confirmed as the party's presidential candidate.
Crackdown on Egypt's Faisal Street over anti-Sisi signs
The hashtags "Faisal Street," "the shop owner" and "national security" have been trending over the past few hours on most social media platforms.
Republican convention in Milwaukee begins under tight security
Security is tight at the RNC, but some are concerned about guns being allowed near the convention, which includes areas where demonstrations will be held.